Montserrat Majesty: Gourmet Wine & Panoramic Bliss
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime day trip to Montserrat from Barcelona. Take in the panoramic views of the mountain as you ride our air-conditioned bus and discover the history of its monastery by the hand of our passionate guides. Enjoy free time to explore on your own. You'll continue towards a boutique winery (only Tapas and Lunch options). The cellar is in a 10th century castle owned by the same family for 36 generations, with magnificent views of the mountain you just visited. Savour traditional flavors with a light tapas brunch or a multi-course traditional lunch at the winery (depending on the option selected). Learn about the wine-making process, and enjoy a 3-wine-tasting session before traveling back to Barcelona. Add-On: VIP Winery Experience - Upgrade your day with exclusive access to the winery's barrel cellar, usually closed to the public. Guided by an expert, taste 3 premium wines in an intimate setting, including samples drawn directly from barrels and foudres.
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Kristina S, 10/19/2025 9:40:11 AM
Fantastic and friendly tour host! Very knowledgeable. This was is a tour full of history and tasty wine! This is a great experience!
T8286TMmeganr, 10/19/2025 2:59:03 AM
It was a really great tour! We enjoyed our time with Lesly. Montserrat was spectacular and so much to do, the food and wine were delicious!
meganhG1436ZH, 10/18/2025 6:44:37 PM
Carla was a great tour guide and we learned so much! She knew a lot about the area and the wine and was very patient with our large group.
jonathanrF3513ZS, 10/18/2025 10:20:13 AM
Judith was an amazing guide person, she recommended us several activities and was always aware of her group and making sure that everyone enjoyed every activities!! Definitely will book again with castilloexperience
janinegV505PR, 10/18/2025 9:36:33 AM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I did the Montserrat tour with Luca and it was amazing from start to finish. He’s super knowledgeable, funny, and made the whole experience feel really personal instead of touristy. The scenery at Montserrat was unreal, and the wine tasting after was the perfect way to end the day — great wines, relaxed vibe, and beautiful views. You can tell Luca really loves what he does. Highly recommend this tour if you want a mix of culture, history, and good wine.
Morbidpo22, 10/17/2025 12:07:10 PM
Guillem was a wonderful tour guide and we enjoyed listening to the history of the region. We enjoyed the Montserrat mountains and the monestary.
mariaoZ6338TW, 10/17/2025 11:23:13 AM
Wow!! She was so great and friendly! She explained so mucha digit very into detail. She answered every question we asked!! She’s so amazing! She needs a pay raise!
michellekV7, 10/16/2025 2:55:29 PM
I want to thank Lorena for her amazing tour today. It was an exiting & fun experience. Lorena shared so much with our team.. she was very kind and knowledgeable in the sites. Montserrat was extraordinarily beautiful and her words were reflective of the sacred spaces we visited. I’m grateful for her attentiveness, friendliness and wonderful tour. You need to ask for Lorena next time you are in Barcelona. Thank you so much for taking care of us and for the beautiful day we all shared. I’d do it again in a heartbeat!
Richard_B, 10/16/2025 1:44:02 PM
The travel was disjointed - several different tour groups sharing the same bus for different segments of the trip made it difficult to bond with the guide or the group. Felt like I was traveling solo. Monserrat. Was so crowded that I didn’t have enough time to visit all the sites. Our “skip the line” session to see the Black Madonna didn’t see us skip any lines because there were so many groups. Luca was the only saving grace for the trip. He was personable and knowledgeable
Sheila_S, 10/16/2025 4:18:39 AM
The visit to Montserrat was wonderful and we enjoyed the free time that allowed us to walk to Saint Michael’s cross and eat a snack. The lunch and wine served for lunch afterwards was excellent. Had the tour stopped there, I would have given 5 stars. Unfortunately, the wine tasting was NOT good. Two of the three wines were terrible. In fact, we think the last one served had turned to vinegar. There were many glasses left with the last two wines in them. We also believe the description of the tour was a bit misleading. While each guide may have had 20 people max. You were put on a bus with 3-4 groups. So way more people than expected. There was also a lot of down time at lunch and the winery where we were just waiting. The excursion could have had better time management. Lina, our guide, was very nice.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tours start at 8:30 a.m. Please arrive 20 minutes before the start time because check-in is required at our office before proceeding to the buses area.
- Groups are limited to 20 people per guide, though in rare cases may increase to 22. Transportation is shared with other groups.
- The tour is conducted in English.
- Comfortable clothes and walking shoes are recommended. Montserrat and the winery may have more extreme temperatures than Barcelona—check the forecast and dress accordingly. Bring water, especially in summer.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible, but service animals are allowed. For reduced mobility, contact us before booking to discuss arrangements.
- Infants (3 years or younger) join free of charge but are not provided with car seats or meals.
- Dietary restrictions or allergies are accommodated without advance notice.
- We often work with boutique, family-owned wineries. Due to logistics, the winery may vary from Oller del Mas.
- Tour timings are approximate and may vary due to traffic, weather, or unforeseen events. We recommend avoiding scheduling other activities immediately after the tour to allow for potential delays.
- We follow all health and safety guidelines issued by authorities to ensure a safe environment for guests and staff
Departure point
Once in Barcelona Nord Bus Station, check-in at our Castlexperience office. Tours starts at 8:30 a.m. Arrive 20 minutes before the tour starts to check in.Return details
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime day trip to Montserrat from Barcelona. Take in the panoramic views of the mountain as you ride our air-conditioned bus and discover the history of its monastery by the hand of our passionate guides. Enjoy free time to explore on your own. You'll continue towards a boutique winery (only Tapas and Lunch options). The cellar is in a 10th century castle owned by the same family for 36 generations, with magnificent views of the mountain you just visited. Savour traditional flavors with a light tapas brunch or a multi-course traditional lunch at the winery (depending on the option selected). Learn about the wine-making process, and enjoy a 3-wine-tasting session before traveling back to Barcelona. Add-On: VIP Winery Experience - Upgrade your day with exclusive access to the winery's barrel cellar, usually closed to the public. Guided by an expert, taste 3 premium wines in an intimate setting, including samples drawn directly from barrels and foudres.Redemption
At Barcelona Nord Bus Station (C/Nàpols, 68. 08018 Barcelona), please enter the building and check in at our Castlexperience office. Arrive at least 20 minutes before the tour departure to complete check-in. • Tour starts at 8:30 a.m. Please arrive at the meeting point 20 min before the start of the tour. • If Tapas option or Only Montserrat option chosen: approximate return time is 15:30/15:45 (3:30 - 3:45 pm). • If Lunch option chosen: approximate return time is 19:00/19:15 (7 - 7:15 pm). • Please note that unexpected delays due to traffic may affect the return time. We recommend avoiding scheduling other activities immediately after the tour to allow for potential delays. • The tour is led in English. • There is a limit of 20 people per guide, although transportation will be shared with other groups. • Our company is composed of a deeply committed team of people. We are working hard in our team, and with all our partners, to be up to the current circumstances. When operating, all our services will abide by all health and security policies issued by the competent administrations. • Temperatures in Montserrat and the winery tend to be more extreme than in Barcelona. Please check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. We advise bringing water, especially in the summer season. Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. • Infants aged 3 or less may join the tour free of charge, but note that no car seat or meals are provided. • We cater for any dietary allergies or restrictions. • We work daily with different low-production, family-owned boutique wineries. Due to logistic reasons, you might visit another cellar instead of Oller del Mas. • Please notify us if you are interested in hearing the boys' choir/accessing the Virgin’s Throne during this experience.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund